“In the Kenyan camp there are second generation and third
generation refugees,” I said, “Can you imagine somebody being in there on a
permanently temporary basis? It’s hopeless.” It opened their eyes a bit I hope.

Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake), in Patagonia, is almost
impossible to reach. Controversial English tycoon Joseph "Joe" Lewis, a personal
friend of Argentine President Mauricio Macri, has fenced it off.Español

In recent years, El Salvador’s
street gangs have begun to exert influence in the country’s security sector and
local governments. But the country has a long history of state-sponsored
violence. Español

When governments are seeking to reduce poverty based on discrimination and increase access to the enjoyment of rights, policies must also aim to reduce discrimination due to historical factors. Español

The reality of racism, hatred,
anger, insecurity and inequalities is spreading irresistibly. There is no way
of escaping from all these daily phenomena unless there is an alternative
systemic project to challenge it. Español.

World Forum for Democracy 2017

This year, the theme is ‘populism’. Is the problem fake news or fake democracy? What media, what political parties, what politicians do we need to re-connect with citizens and make informed choices in 21st century democracy?

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